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Blake Griffin was announced officially by the Los Angeles Clippers June 30, 2009.
Mike Dunleavy, head coach of the Clippers, had no doubts of who they were going to pick when they won the draft lottery. He was in Spain scouting when he received the good news.
When asked how Griffin compares to earlier No. 1 overall pick Dunleavy said it was too soon to tell but he can see some similar qualities of NBA stars as Charles Barkley and Tim Duncan.
“He’s somewhere between Charles Barkley’s explosiveness and ability to rebound” and “Tim Duncan’s size and ballhandling skills out on the floor” Dunleavy said .
Dunleavy said he is not afraid to play rookies and will keep Griffin on a long leash.
Griffin said he is not putting any pressure on his back but does plan to come and work hard every day.
“I don’t plan on being the savior,” Griffin said.
As of now, Griffin has worked out twice with some of his new teammates and already felt like he was fitting in.
I still wish the Oklahoma City Thunder won the lottery. That would have helped establish the program more, but it is good to see Oklahoma Basketball produce the No. 1 overall pick. It seems he will be able to mature as a player and not under the spotlight, since the Clippers are a second thought after the star Lakers, should be good for him.
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I agree with you, if he would have been drafted to the Thunder, that would have been amazing. I bet he would like that too. Not even leave the city to make his millions.
ReplyDeleteHe has such a great humility with is comment about how he is not going to be a savior. Way to not be a cocky jerk, even though he's the number one pick. Clippers will be a good place for him.